Podcast Episodes

The Death of Pope Benedict XVI and the Future of the Catholic Church

Season 2 Episode 2

I am back with a new episode on the death of Pope Benedict XVI. With the former pope's death and Pope Francis now having more influence over the Cath…

3 years, 3 months ago

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Mayhem in the 118th Congress and the Rise of the Mega-States

Season 2 Episode 1

I am back with a new season of "A Pastor and His Newspaper." I am excited to start the year discussing news with you. This episode looks at Kevin McC…

3 years, 3 months ago

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The Cost of Liberalism: The United Methodist Church

Season 1 Episode 26

I am back with a new episode. I am looking at the United Methodist Church, who are in the news this week. More churches are leaving the denomination …

3 years, 4 months ago

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Should the World Cup Be in Qatar?

Season 1 Episode 25

This is the 25th episode of A Pastor and His Newspaper. I am joined in this episode by my dear friend, Pastor John Andrew Clayton. He is a huge socce…

3 years, 4 months ago

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Should Biden and Trump Run: A Forecast of the 2024 Election:

Season 1 Episode 24

I am back with a pre-Thanksgiving episode. In my 24th episode, I look at the 2024 election. This episode is a follow-up to the Mid-Term Elections epi…

3 years, 5 months ago

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Making Sense Of the 2022 Mid-Term Elections

Season 1 Episode 23

I am back with my takes on the 2022 Mid-Term Elections. The Red Wave never really materialized. Why? What does this mean? Here is my overview. Enjoy!…

3 years, 5 months ago

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College Football is Life in the South

Season 1 Episode 22

I am back with an episode about the importance of College Football in the South. However, we must be careful not to cause a good thing to become an i…

3 years, 5 months ago

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A Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

Season 1 Episode 21

Queen Elizabeth II is a hero of mine. As a tribute, I am discussing the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II. She was a leader of gentleness and dignity. Thi…

3 years, 6 months ago

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Violence in Memphis and the Cities of America

Season 1 Episode 20

I am back after a short hiatus. My wife, Lisa, had our son, John Knox Castro. But I am ready to go with a new episode of "A Pastor and His Newspaper.…

3 years, 6 months ago

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The Russian Orthodox Church and their Unholy War

Season 1 Episode 19

I am back with a new episode on the Russian Orthodox Church and the War in Ukraine. Putin and the Russian Orthodox Church are calling the war a holy …

3 years, 7 months ago

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